Pittsburgh in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Pittsburgh in january 2025
The weather in Pittsburgh in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 300.7cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Cloudy
31% of time
24%
13%
13%
Weather at 12pm
32°F
Cloudy
36% of time
24%
16%
14%
Weather at 6pm
29°F
Snow showers
26% of time
24%
17%
15%
Weather at 3am
27°F
35%
16%
15%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Pittsburgh in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Pittsburgh in january.
The climate of Pittsburgh in january is very bad
In january in Pittsburgh, the climate is wet (with 3.9in of rainfall over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.3in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh there january. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 36°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 25°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Pittsburgh is 31°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Pittsburgh in january with a maximum record of 65°F in 2013 and a minimum record of -7°F in 2009. You need to prepare to have about 25 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 81% of the month.
Day length in Pittsburgh in january is 09:38. Sunrise is at 07:41 and sunset is at 17:19.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Pittsburgh:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Pittsburgh.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Pittsburgh in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -7°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.7in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 300.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.42km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 70% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:41 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Pittsburgh in january 2024:
31°F to 40°F
29°F to 38°F
31°F to 40°F
32°F to 34°F
25°F to 34°F
31°F to 38°F
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 38°F
32°F to 47°F
34°F to 43°F
32°F to 40°F
31°F to 45°F
27°F to 47°F
16°F to 29°F
14°F to 23°F
16°F to 20°F
9°F to 22°F
22°F to 25°F
25°F to 29°F
9°F to 18°F
13°F to 25°F
11°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 40°F
41°F to 43°F
52°F to 54°F
40°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Pittsburgh:
| Cleveland in january | very bad weather |
| Buffalo in january | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls in january | very bad weather |
| Washington D. C. in january | very bad weather |
| Baltimore in january | very bad weather |
| Maryland in january | very bad weather |
| Detroit in january | very bad weather |
| Virginia in january | very bad weather |
| Cincinnati in january | very bad weather |
| Philadelphia in january | very bad weather |
| Wildwood in january | very bad weather |
| New Jersey in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Pittsburgh
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Weather data for Pittsburgh in january:
Weather data for Pittsburgh for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Pittsburgh. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Pittsburgh can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Pittsburgh.